Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Catching up on thanks....

Nov. 8th- I am thankful for travel. Thankful that I am getting to see and experience things that I never dreamed that I would. I never knew I would live on another continent or that I would be there for 4 years. Sometimes ( more like, most of the time) I complain about living here, but overall it's been a cool experience.

Nov. 9th- I am thankful for my home. A place to be warm and cozy. The place I feel the most comfortable in. I see people that live on the streets and pray for them to find jobs and homes. How awful must it feel no having a place to call home, a safe place to lay your head down. Yes, I am certainly thankful for my home.

Nov. 10th- I am thankful for my time with Kara. We spent all day on the 10th shopping and just spending time together. I was thinking how cool it will be when we have mommy and me days when she's older. We can talk about boys, clothes, anything. It is awesome.

Nov. 11th- I am thankful for my husband and the service that he gives to our country. I can't tell you the times he has told me he has volunteered because it's his duty. He can't face the thought of something happening to someone going in his place on missions. I joke (not entirely true) that I will run him over if we ever have a bad war break out so that he can't go. He then tells me that's not right. He says he would rather go than someone else go. How selfless is that? Also I am thankful that he's a good husband. Most of the time, he acts sweet and tries to make me feel special. I am thankful for the things he does for me.

Nov. 12th- Today I am thankful for my mother. She is and always has been there for me. I know so many parents that have ran out on their children or mistreated them. My mother never did. She always put me first and made me top priority. I can only hope to be as great of a mother as she has been.

4 comments:

Donna said...

Yes, you are a very lucky woman! May you have many more blessings in the years ahead!

Sandi McBride said...

I know you're going to be thankful for a few days home, too!
hugs
Aunt Sandi

Sarah said...

Hi Jodie, First off I must say that you have such a cuye little girl! She looks like she could be a little Gap Model or something:)
I found your blog through Jana's a while back but just started one myself a few months ago. You have such an amazing story! I read your posts about your son and it totally made tears well up in my eyes. Check out my blog at sarahcresswell.blogspot.com

Sarah said...

Hi Jodie, First off I must say that you have such a cuye little girl! She looks like she could be a little Gap Model or something:)
I found your blog through Jana's a while back but just started one myself a few months ago. You have such an amazing story! I read your posts about your son and it totally made tears well up in my eyes. Check out my blog at sarahcresswell.blogspot.com